42 words & definitions
| bristle | verb |
(of hair or fur) To stand upright away from the skin, especially in anger or fear
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| chafe | verb |
To be annoyed or lose patience because of rules or limits
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| fidget | verb |
To make small movements, especially of the hands and feet, through nervousness or impatience
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| schlep | verb |
To haul or carry something heavy, often in an way that is awkward and takes a lot of energy.
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| stupor | noun |
A state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility
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| wheeze | noun |
To breathe loudly and with difficulty
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| lug | verb |
To carry or drag a heavy or bulky object slowly with great effort.
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| bleary | adjective |
When eyes are unfocused or filmy from tiredness and lack of sleep.
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| colicky | adjective |
Having severe abdominal pain, often caused by spasm, obstruction, or distention of any of the hollow viscera, such as the intestines
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| leery | adjective |
Cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions
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| skittish | adjective |
(of an animal, especially of a horse) excitable or easily scared
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| squeamish | adjective |
(of a person) easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted, especially by unpleasant images, such as the sight of blood
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| stuffy | adjective |
(of a place) lacking fresh air or ventilation
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| sweltering | adjective |
Uncomfortably hot
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| grimace |
nounverb
verb |
To make an an ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement
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| fatigue | noun |
Extreme tiredness, typically resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness
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| finicky | adjective |
Fussy about one's needs or requirements, liking things only when they are correct in every detail
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| lapse | noun |
A temporary pause, omission, or failure
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| harried | adjective |
To be busy and annoyed by the demands of others
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| queasy | adjective |
Feeling nervous, uneasy, or anxious.
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| restless | adjective |
Unwilling or unable to stay still or to be quiet and calm, because of worry or boredome.
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| unsettling | adjective |
Causing anxiety or uneasiness; disturbing.
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| disconcerting | adjective |
Making someone feel uncertain, uncomfortable or worried
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| grimace |
nounverb
noun |
An ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement
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| desperation | adjective |
A strong feeling of fear and loss of hope.
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| gasp |
nounverb
noun |
A convulsive catching of breath
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| achy | adjective |
Experiencing a dull, persistent pain in the body, often due to illness or tiredness.
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| aggravating | adjective |
Causing annoyance, irritation, and frustraton by repeated annoying behavior.
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| arduous | adjective |
Physically or mentally challenging and difficult.
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| awkward | adjective |
Lacking grace or ease in movement or behavior, especially in social situations.
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| bumpy | adjective |
Unstable or rough, especially describing a ride or journey.
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| burden |
nounverb
verb |
To place a load or responsibility on someone.
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| chronic | adjective |
Continuing or recurring frequently over time, Long-lasting and difficult to get rid of.
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| cramped | adjective |
Lacking space; uncomfortably small or tight, restricted in movement due to limited space.
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| frustrating | adjective |
Causing feelings of irritation or annoyance due to difficulties, obstacles, and lack of progress.
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| hangover | noun |
A set of unpleasant physical effects following heavy alcohol consumption, such as headache, nausea, and fatigue.
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| jarring | adjective |
Causing a sudden, unpleasant, or shocking effect.
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| bothersome | adjective |
Causing irritation or annoyance.
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| stiff | adjective |
Difficult to move one's body, often due to tightness or soreness; rigid or not easily bent; firm in structure.
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| swollen | adjective |
Enlarged beyond normal size, often due to injury, infection, or inflammation.
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| uneasy | adjective |
Feeling anxious, worried, or uncomfortable about something; feeling a sense of discomfort or restlessness.
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| hiccup |
nounverb
noun |
An involuntary spasm of the diaphragm, resulting in a sudden, brief sound caused by a quick intake of air, often followed by a noticeable "hic" sound.
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